Tottenham have signaled Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as an alternative to Gabriel Jesus, should Arsenal win the Manchester City star’s career. It seems that Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici are ready to incorporate a striker as part of their summer reconstruction, which fans expect to see them compete for the next campaign.
Maybe the Spurs aren’t content to sit back and watch their local rivals win the race for Gabriel Jesus. And it could be a good time to take advantage, as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is frustrated by the lack of progress, as the deal has not even progressed in personal terms.
The Brazilian has been offered to Tottenham by City, according to The Times, and the Premier League seems his most likely destination if he leaves the Etihad this summer. But if Arsenal win the race or the £ 50 million price of Jesus is too high, the Spurs have alternatives.
Football.london claims Osimhen has been on the club’s radar since he was in Ligue 1 with Lille. Now playing for Naples and with an impressive Serie A season on his belt, the 23-year-old would inevitably charge a large transfer fee.
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Not surprisingly, the Lilywhites are not the only club chasing Osimhen, although no suitor has made any serious progress due to the Nigerian striker’s expected price. Conte should work his persuasive power to bring down Naples after two solid scoring seasons in Italy.
The Spurs coach has already immersed himself in the Serie A market closing Ivan Perisic of Inter Milan, and it is said that he wants to sign two more. Alessandro Bastoni and Lautaro Martinez are believed to be in the spotlight, and the latter represents another alternative if Jesus is taken off the market.
It has been a productive summer for the Spurs, although the window officially opened only on Friday. Perisic and Fraser Forster have already appeared blank, while an agreement has been reached for Middlesbrough winger Djed Spence.
This means that Conte should sign and seal his side set, giving him the freedom to focus on other areas of the playing field. President Daniel Levy has allegedly promised the Italian six new signings this summer as he forms a team capable of facing the rigors of competing on multiple fronts, including the Champions League.